Silver Agri Age: Longevity, Intrinsic Capacity and Cognitive Impairment Into Farmlands and Natural Environments: Updating Contexts Following the "Montessori" Action

Summary

This project aims to enhance the intrinsic capacities of elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment by promoting innovative activities based on the Montessori approach within the context of agricultural multifunctionality. By selecting a rural environment with educational characteristics, we aim to involve individuals with mild cognitive deficits and their families in a personalized therapeutic journey. Through various activities, including horticulture, pet therapy, occupational therapies, sensory and food laboratories, we stimulate cognitive and motor skills, promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle

Interventions

• Social activities with cognitive stimulation · OTHER

  The nine-month program will include social activities following the "Montessori" action in the context of the agricultural multifunctionality such as horticulture, pet therapy, occupational therapy, sensory labs, physical activity held three days a week for five hours each day.

Published eligibility criteria

Verbatim from the registry. Only the site can decide how these apply to a specific patient.

Inclusion Criteria:

* diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI);
* Mini Mental State Examination ≥ 24;
* ability and willingness to sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mini Mental State Examination \< 24;
* severe visual impairment;
* inability to walk without help or assistance, Tinetti's scale \<20

Sites (2)

• INRCA Hospital, Ancona, Italy · RECRUITING
• INRCA Hospital, Fermo, Italy · RECRUITING